At what level of flooding is a car considered totaled?
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For flood-damaged vehicles, there are generally three different levels. The specific descriptions are as follows: 1. Waterlogged car: If the water level exceeds the car's chassis, it is called a waterlogged car. 2. Semi-submerged car: If the water level exceeds the oil dipstick, it can be referred to as a semi-submerged car. 3. Fully submerged car: If the water level has exceeded the hood or the dashboard surface, then it is called a fully submerged car. Additional information: From a technical perspective, all three types of flood-damaged vehicles can be repaired to some extent, but even after repair, there are serious hidden dangers. The longer the soaking time, the higher the probability of faults occurring. This is similar to a watch falling into water—even if it is disassembled and dried, the watch will still malfunction and cannot be completely repaired. If the flooding is severe, the owner choosing to scrap the car is also a good option.